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implicar means to imply / to involve — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 22, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

implicar

verb • /[eem-plee-KAR]/

to imply / to involve

Example:

El cambio climático implica consecuencias económicas.

Climate change involves economic consequences.

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🧠 What does implicar mean?

The Spanish verb "implicar" is versatile and has two main meanings, similar to its English counterparts "to imply" and "to involve." When used in the sense of "to imply," it means to suggest or hint at something indirectly, without stating it explicitly. When used in the sense of "to involve," it means to include or entangle someone or something in an activity, situation, or problem. Understanding the context is crucial for accurate interpretation.

📚 Extra examples

  • Su silencio implicaba su consentimiento.
    His silence implied his consent.
  • El proyecto implica a varios departamentos.
    The project involves several departments.
  • Esa decisión implicará muchos cambios.
    That decision will imply many changes.
  • No quiero implicar a nadie más en este asunto.
    I don't want to involve anyone else in this matter.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to imply / to involve' in Spanish?
The Spanish verb "implicar" covers both meanings of "to imply" and "to involve."
How do you pronounce 'implicar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced eem-plee-CAR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'implicar' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: "Su tono de voz implicaba sarcasmo" (His tone of voice implied sarcasm), or "Este trabajo implica mucha responsabilidad" (This job involves a lot of responsibility).
What is the English translation of 'implicar'?
It translates to 'to imply' or 'to involve', depending on the context.
Does 'implicar' change for gender or number?
No, 'implicar' conjugates regularly but doesn't change based on gender. It does change for number (singular/plural) like any other verb.
Is 'implicar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'implicar' is fairly common in both written and spoken Spanish.
Does 'implicar' have slang or double meanings?
While "implicar" itself doesn't have slang or double meanings, the specific meaning (imply or involve) needs to be interpreted based on the context of the sentence.
Is 'implicar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the usage and meaning of "implicar" are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'implicar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: yo implico, tú implicas, él/ella/usted implica, nosotros/nosotras implicamos, vosotros/vosotras implicáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes implican. For other tenses, consult a verb conjugation chart.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "implicar"

Synonyms: sugerir, involucrar, comprometer, significar
Opposites: excluir, desvincular, liberar

💡 Did You Know?

The word "implicar" comes from the Latin word "implicare," which also means "to involve" or "to entangle."

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